Hopefully, some of our injured players like Belton will have had a chance to really recover. Our players have gone out for the last four games and played with such an intensity that the emotional, mental, and physical toll has to have been high. As far as a slow start, this team has proved that no matter how it starts, fast or slow, they can right the ship and finish the game. The come from behind win against Northwestern was a confidence booster.

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Bill Engel:I am concerned but the fact that it is a night game will help since they have all day to get fired up. My hope is the bye week helped some of the kids including Belton, Smith and Massaro get healthy.

If anything, the first two series should be a great indicator at how far along McGloin has come throughout the season. He seems to have Brett Favre moments during games, luckily there isn’t a camera phone within reach.

Heading into the bye week with a win was great for the team. The Lions are on a roll and had a week “off” before they head deeper into conference play against stronger squads. Their spirits will be high when they take the field in hostile territory on Saturday, and that should hopefully be reflected in their play on the field. I was concerned about the team’s slow start, but the way they’ve looked recently has allayed those worries. They could still have a bad night down the road, but Penn State has shown it’s a talented group.***

First, I think the off week helped getting the team some rest and heal those bumps and bruises. Plus it allowed the coaching staff to tinker with the playbook. As for the team getting off to a slow start, I have no concern. This is a new coaching staff with a new approach for road games. They will continue their first half efficiency.